Family
New Study Reveals the High Cost of Being a Female
Krystal Steinmetz on April 13, 2026
Women — on average — earn less and pay more for many products than men. The solution, however, may be at their fingertips.
10 Festive Uses for Glass Bottles and Jars
Karla Bowsher on December 25, 2015
Glass containers plucked from your recycling bin or bought secondhand make for custom yet inexpensive decor and gift projects. These simple tutorials will show you how.
7 Foods Your Pet Should Never Eat
Melissa Neiman on December 24, 2015
Pets love treats, especially “people food.” But in many instances, refusing to give the treat does your pet a favor — and may even save its life.
Why Certain Online Games Lead Your Kids to Overeat
Krystal Steinmetz on December 23, 2015
A study shows how online games with images of food in them are linked to an increase in childhood obesity.
The 16 Best Cities to Ring In 2016
Karla Bowsher on December 23, 2015
Some of the most popular destinations for celebrating New Year’s Eve are also among the most expensive. But you don’t have to spend a mint to have fun in these cities.
What Our 2015 Google Searches Reveal About Us
Karla Bowsher on December 23, 2015
You might expect “fluff” to dominate the top Internet searches of the year, but that’s not necessarily the case.
The Very Best Last-Minute Gift for a Kid
Ari Cetron on December 23, 2015
A hoverboard may generate more immediate excitement, but giving shares offers potential for profits and some priceless long-term lessons.
5 Attitudes Americans Hold About Christmas
Jim Gold on December 23, 2015
Christmas is coming, like it or not. Here’s a look at how Americans feel about the holiday.
Christmas Day and You Forgot the Ham, or Ran Out of Toilet Paper? Don’t Panic
Jim Gold on December 22, 2015
Here’s what’s open on Christmas Day. This year, the options go beyond 7-Eleven and Chinese restaurants if you need something, or want to eat out.
Why Are Americans Ditching Broadband Internet?
Karla Bowsher on December 22, 2015
The percentage of American homes with broadband has fallen from an all-time high of 70 percent in 2013 to 67 percent this year. What is going on?
5 Money Lessons We Learned From ‘Star Wars’
Krystal Steinmetz on December 21, 2015
The epic space saga may take place “in a galaxy far, far away,” but there’s a lot “Star Wars” can teach you about money management.
Stop Letting Your Kid Win at Board Games
Krystal Steinmetz on December 21, 2015
‘Tis the season for the board game, but psychologists urge you not to throw the game just to make your kid feel good. That can teach the wrong lesson.
Teens May Soon Be Barred From Tanning Beds
Krystal Steinmetz on December 21, 2015
Rules proposed by the FDA would make indoor tanning beds available only to people older than 18 and require more warnings of cancer risks for adult users.
12 of the Worst Gifts You Can Give This Year
Karla Bowsher on December 18, 2015
Consumer Reports asked people which gift they would least like to receive. And the winner — or more accurately, loser — was the same as last year.
How Your Next Trip to a Theme Park May Be Different
Karla Bowsher on December 18, 2015
Several U.S. theme parks are responding to the threat of potential terrorism and mass shootings. Find out what they are doing.
11 Last-Minute Gifts That Don’t Seem Last Minute
Nancy Dunham on December 18, 2015
These are the kind of gifts that come in handy when an unexpected guest shows up around the holidays. Keep a stash of these on hand for when the need arises.
LifeLock to Pay $100 Million to Settle FTC Contempt Charges
Krystal Steinmetz on December 18, 2015
In what the FTC described as a ‘particularly troubling’ case, the government accuses the identity theft protection firm of deceptive advertising and failing to protect customers’ data.
Caution: This Year’s Hottest Gift May Burst Into Flames
Krystal Steinmetz on December 17, 2015
Hoverboards — who wouldn’t want one of those? But their risk as a fire hazard has prompted the postal service and airlines to bar them and some retailers to pull them off the shelves.
More Millennials Becoming Homebuyers
Karla Bowsher on December 17, 2015
A new report from Fannie Mae suggests that more millennials are finally moving on from the Great Recession. Find out how the trend could impact housing.
The Perfect Gift for a Netflix Lover?
Karla Bowsher on December 17, 2015
Tend to doze off while watching Netflix? These socks send a signal to your TV that automatically pauses your show. Best of all, you can make them yourself.
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